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Reference News reported on August 20 On August 17, the Australian website Pearls and Thrills published an article titled "China's Open Source Revolution - Innovation through Collaboration", written by Australian information technology expert Carrie McKeon. The full text is translated as follows:

While Western countries often praise private ownership as a driver of innovation, China's focus has always been on how intellectual property can best serve the country's collective needs, especially in terms of economic development and technological self-reliance. In recent decades, China's approach has undergone a significant shift. It has moved from imitation and adaptation to strategically embracing open standards, open source technology, and collaborative development.

China has historically promoted agricultural innovation through an open framework, dating back to its early days. This approach has now expanded to other sectors. Innovations such as hybrid rice and Juncao have been shared with the global South, increasing local incomes and promoting sustainable development.

Shenzhen’s rise as a global tech hub illustrates the impact of this collaborative framework. Since becoming a special economic zone in 1980, Shenzhen has thrived on the exchange of knowledge between businesses, universities and government agencies. A key factor driving this transformation has been the creation of the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park, a hub for high-tech industries including information technology, biotechnology and electronics, home to major companies such as Huawei and Tencent. Businesses are supported by a robust innovation framework and a thriving ecosystem of talent and start-ups.

In recent years, China has made open source and open standards an explicit focus of national policy. At the same time, provincial governments are promoting open data frameworks to optimize the digital economy, with Guangdong Province taking the lead in building data infrastructure.

China's efforts to align with open standards are also aimed at deepening international cooperation. Aligning national standards with international standards has increased China's influence within global standards organizations. Chinese technology giants such as Huawei and Alibaba actively participate in global open source groups to share their innovations. In addition, Beijing has created digital bonded warehouses to promote cross-border data flows and support the use of data such as import and export centers and transshipment points.

The study found that there were three key stages in the development of Chinese business and innovation. Initially, Chinese companies imitated foreign products to better suit local needs and budgets. Then, companies developed products that met global quality standards, allowing them to compete internationally. Today, Chinese companies are expanding overseas, acquiring foreign brands and technologies, and establishing R&D centers in innovation centers such as Silicon Valley.

The Chinese government is actively fostering an innovation ecosystem of science parks, universities, and research institutes to support rapid prototyping and experimentation. A classic example of this is Juncao technology, which demonstrates the transformative power of combining political will with scientific innovation. Juncao is a unique grass species discovered by Chinese scientists that is an economical and environmentally friendly medium for growing mushrooms, can be used as livestock feed, and can also serve as a green barrier to prevent desertification.

China has been committed to promoting Juncao as a tool for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Today, more than 500 counties (cities) plant Juncao, improving both the landscape and people's lives.

Recognizing the global potential of Juncao, China has actively promoted the technology on the international stage. China has organized many Juncao training programs and trained more than 10,000 people who can promote the technology in foreign languages. From Pacific island countries to African countries, Juncao has taken root in more than 100 countries. In addition to poverty alleviation, Juncao has also contributed to many goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including providing alternative clean energy and supporting biodiversity conservation.

China's strategic support for open standards, open source technology, and collaborative innovation marks a major shift in its approach to technological development. By combining its historical commitment to sharing knowledge with modern digital policies, China is fostering a vibrant independent innovation ecosystem and positioning itself as a global leader in key industries. This approach has far-reaching implications for future global technology standards and innovation paradigms. As China's influence grows, other countries may increasingly adopt similar frameworks, resulting in a more interconnected and collaborative global technology landscape. (Translated by Liu Xiaoyan)